5-3. That is the current record of the Minnesota Lynx.I should probably mention I am working as a basketball operations intern with the team for the summer, so my interest in the subject is legit.
In all honesty, after losing our leading scorer and former all-star to an ACL tear for the rest of the year, there is a chance we could be in for a Long season. Seimone was averaging 23.4 points and over 30 minutes a game for us before she went down. You can't really replace that kind of player with a reserve. Our record stands at 1-2 without her, and let me tell you, those 2 losses were not pretty.
However, there is also a chance that we could take everyone by surprise because we are a team full of young, but extremely talented players. Charde Houston was a third round draft pick in 2008, but she is currently the new leading scorer on our team. No third round draft pick has averaged more minutes or points in their rookie campaign then Charde did last year. Most third round draft picks don't even make their team. We also have the 2008 Sixth Woman of the Year on our team in former Standford Standout Candice Wiggins. Candice had 25 points in 5 assists in the win against New York tonight. The core of our roster has been in the league for 2 years or less. Kelly Miller tops the veterans, having just started her 9th season in the WNBA I believe. More than likely it will be a season of adjustments and learning with all the young players we have, but in the end, if we can get it together, I wouldn't be surprised if the Lynx were making a run at the title.
My experience thus far has been absolutely amazing. After Coach Z resigned just a few days before the season, we interns had to take on more responsabilities. Game days are easily my favorites... I love seeing what we have done in practice all week executed (or not executed) on the floor. Plus, the I feel as if the responibilities I have on game days really matter to the success of the team. The best part is being able to sit in on Coaches meetings before, and after the game, as well as during halftime. Every once in a while I even make a suggestion or comment that they use. Its pretty big time. I love basketball. Always have, always will. Its probably the only thing in my life, other then God, that I am truly passionate about. Before this experience I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, I still don't really... but what I do know is that I don't think I ever want basketball to not be a part of my life. I could coach or do something like FCA or AIA... I don't really know, but every time I step on the court to play or go into help with a practice or watch film or something... it's like I am a kid on Christmas again. Plus, God has used basketball in my life in so many ways to challenge me, and to help me grow, as well as using it to Glorify him that I feel like it could be a good way for my to help share with people all that he has done in my life. I don't know, maybe I am crazy, and I would be perfectly fine if basketball in any way wasn't in the plans God had for me.... but for now, that is the path I plan to pursue until told otherwise (by the big man of course). And let me tell you... I am pumped about it.
Song of the moment: Revelation Song - Phillips Craig and Dean
until next time.
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